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June 5, 2010 / Guest / PC Hardware, PC Software, Tech / Leave a Comment

How to Fix Video Drivers

One of the most important things on our computers is the display and video output. It’s terrible when games and video look terrible and pixelated. The main culprits being that videocards can fail or drivers might not be up-to-date and providing the optimal sound. If this happens, it is highly aggravating. In many cases it is just a simple fix. Here are some procedures you can take to get your PC video back to peak performance.

Fixing Video Problems

If the PC display is not working right, the very first step is to double check all of the monitor connections. It may seem obvious, but you would be suprised how often it is overlooked. Check that monitors are correctly connected and powered on. You have probably done this, then you should also make sure the videocard is properly seated in the computer. If the videocard has completely failed, your PC probably won’t boot at all. The next huge cause of video problems (besides faulty equipment) are the video drivers or lack thereof.

A computer relies on videocard drivers to have properly functioning display and output. If these drivers go missing, become corrupt or go out-of-date then your computer could suffer from loss of video quality. If this is the case, you will need to download video drivers.

Fix Video Drivers

The old and slow method is to identify your videocard, then cruise around the manufacturer websites searching for the right driver. Some manufacturers, like Nvidia, provide update software with the hardware. These methods are still not the best method for updating drivers. We find it much easier to use driver management software. This software will scan a huge database of files and will automatically update your PC with the correct drivers. The awesome thing about this software is that it’s not limited to video drivers. You can update any and all of your drivers in a few minutes.

Using driver update software will definitely improve your entire system performance. You can fix video performance, audio quality, increase responsiveness and much more. If you have never used a driver management program, then you should download it right now. You can find out more about how to update videocard drivers here.

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